右往左往（うおうさおう）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 4
Meaning: running around in confusion
Example sentences
- 急な変更にみんなが右往左往する。 — The sudden change sends everyone scrambling in confusion.
- 右往左往せず落ち着いて動く。 — He acts calmly instead of running around in confusion.
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